Poppy Seed Dressing
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Claimed by Helen Corbitt
Serves 8 · 2 of 6 items checked · 5 aisles
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Oils & Vinegars
- Checked by Helen Corbitt
Pantry / Durable
Spices & Seasoning
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- Checked by Helen Corbitt
Recipe by Helen Corbitt
A sweet-tart dressing of sugar, vinegar, mustard, and poppy seeds, the Zodiac Room's signature.
Helen Corbitt's poppy seed dressing was served at the Zodiac Room and became so popular that customers asked for the recipe by the jar. It is sweet, sharp, and speckled with poppy seeds, and it belongs on a fruit or spinach salad.
The dish
2 of 6 items checked
cooking.nytimes.com
Claimed by Helen Corbitt
Serves 8 · 2 of 6 items checked · 5 aisles
Whisk the sugar, vinegar, mustard, grated onion, and salt together until the sugar dissolves.
Add the oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until the dressing thickens and emulsifies.
Stir in the poppy seeds and taste for balance.
Refrigerate in a jar and shake before using. It keeps for about a week.
Adapted from Helen Corbitt's Cookbook. View a published recipe at NYT Cooking (opens in a new tab)
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